Tokyo Bubble Tea has the best Takoyaki I’ve tasted. (Qualifier: I’ve only tasted takoyaki from mall kiosks.) Takoyaki is a popular Japanese snack — a pan-grilled dumpling with diced octopus. Tokyo Bubble Tea’s Takoyaki is slightly crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside. It’s deliciously tasty and addicting. One order of 8 […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Raising a happy reader
Want to raise a happy reader? Place books in every room of your home. My sisters and I grew up in a home full of books. Books weren’t confined to bookshelves, though I’m sure my Mama would have preferred that to prevent clutter! There were books on bedside tables. On the coffee table. Crammed into […] Read more…
Keeping kids safe (Bubble wrap not included)
When you become a Mom, you begin looking at the world through a magnifying glass. What ingredients are in this jar of baby food? Has this toy been disinfected? Does my baby’s laundry soap leave residue on his clothes? I’m pretty much relaxed when I take care of myself, but when it comes to my […] Read more…
Be your best self today
Today, be your best self. Best is not making sure your back is always straight, or that your hair is parted neatly. Best is not a shirt that’s wrinkle-free, or covering your mouth when you laugh in the middle of the crowd. Celebrate what makes you happy. It’s when your happiest that you’re at your […] Read more…
How I became an eBook convert
My Mom loaned me one of her Kindles after she got one of the newer models. This Kindle has been with me since the beginning of the year and I’ve already read 5 books. That’s a milestone for me, having not read more than 5 last year. I was a bit resistant to eBooks in […] Read more…
Transitioning from WAHM to corporate: 5 things to remember
Shifting gears from corporate to WAHM life has its own challenges, but the move from working/staying at home to corporate can be just as difficult. Here are 5 tips that are working for me so far. 1. It’s okay to cry. I’m sharing this first because this may be the last thing you’d want to […] Read more…
Wasabi, Red Beet & Orange: Weirdly yummy flavors from Paradis Natural Ice Cream
Wasabi. Red Beet & Orange. They’re not the top of mind flavors when one says “ice cream”, but now that I’ve tried them both they sure will be! My husband and I tried out Paradis Natural Ice Cream at Il Terrazzo along Tomas Morato Ave. in Quezon City. Paradis serves natural ice cream free from […] Read more…